Eye Exams Gonzales, LA

The comprehensive eye exam is a key part of health care for people of all ages, including babies, children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. When you schedule an eye exam at Ascension Optical, our expert, caring doctors will fully assess and evaluate your eye health and vision. 

While the tests administered during a comprehensive eye exam can vary based on your medical history, most comprehensive eye exams will include the following:

• We will assess your visual acuity (the sharpness of your vision) and if needed, determine your correct eyeglass prescription.
• We will conduct visual field testing to determine if you have blind spots or peripheral vision issues.
• We will administer a cover test, which identifies crossed eyes or binocular vision problems.
• We will conduct a slit lamp exam to detect diseases and conditions affecting the front of the eye.
• We will measure your eye pressure to screen for glaucoma.
• We may conduct a dilated eye exam to monitor the health of the retina and optic nerve.

We invest in and utilize the latest in diagnostic technology to provide you with an accurate prescription for eyeglasses, contact lenses, or both and to diagnose eye diseases, some of which have no obvious symptoms in the early stages. Your eye health and vision are our top priority. 

What are the benefits of a comprehensive eye exam?

During your eye exam at Ascension Optical in Gonzales, LA, your doctor will provide you with immediate feedback about the health of your eyes. They will test for nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, focusing problems, other vision issues, and eye diseases. Based on their findings, they will provide you with a prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses if needed and helpful information you need to know about your vision and eye health.

There are many other benefits to getting comprehensive eye exams on a regular basis.

Early detection of health problems

Your eyes are often one of the first places that diseases and health conditions will show up. By getting an annual eye exam, you’re giving your doctor a chance to catch any problems early on. For example, high blood pressure often has no symptoms, but it can be detected during an eye exam. Treating conditions early on often leads to better outcomes and less serious complications.

Early detection of degenerative eye diseases

An important benefit of getting regular comprehensive eye exams is their ability to prevent degenerative eye diseases. Healthy vision requires regular maintenance and care. Neglecting to get your eyes checked by a qualified optometrist can lead to the development of eye issues that can progress over time and have significant long-term effects, including blindness. 

Certain diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy have no symptoms in the early stages—they can develop slowly and without pain. If left undiagnosed, these diseases often have irreversible consequences. Seeing an eye doctor on a regular basis can protect your vision through early diagnosis and treatment.

Schedule an appointment at Ascension Optical for an eye exam in Gonzales, LA

The expert doctors at Ascension Optical are here to help you achieve clear vision and live your highest quality life. Make your eye health and vision a priority and contact our office to schedule your next comprehensive eye exam.